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Northern Illinois has hired Baltimore Ravens running backs coach Thomas Hammock as its head coach, the school announced Friday.

Adam Rittenberg ESPN Staff Writer

SOURCE: Northern Illinois is hiring Baltimore Ravens running backs coach Thomas Hammock as its next head coach. Hammock, a former Huskies running back and assistant, will be introduced Friday at news conferences in DeKalb and Chicago.

Rod Carey, who led Northern Illinois to the Mid-American Conference title last season, has agreed to become the next head football coach at Temple, sources confirm to ESPN.

Adam Rittenberg ESPN Staff Writer

Sources: Temple is expected to name Northern Illinois' Rod Carey as its next coach. The Philadelphia Inquirer first reported the impending agreement. A deal is nearing completion and should be finalized barring a late change. Wisconsin offensive coordinator Joe Rudolph also was strongly considered. Carey is 52-30 in six years at NIU. An official announcement could come Friday.